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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.05, 168.12 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.05, 168.12 and 43.59 is: 65.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.05 : 168.12 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.05/168.12 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.05x = 168.12 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.05x = 7,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328.35/112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.40

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